2013 HBT Fantasy Baseball

[JohnnyO]

I'm going to be in NY for Easter through Monday. My dad called today and said he was offered two opening day tickets for Monday. I told him I'd rather watch the game at home with him and my son. That might make me a *****, but I don't care.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

I love watching the games on tv with my son. I like going with him even more. But opening day is a tradition my brother and i started and since my son will be leaving with his Reserve unit for Panama in the morning, he cant go anyway. This will be the 4th year in a row we have gone to the home opener. Technically we are in Houston for opening day this year. I really wanted to drive down and go, but my bank account had other plans!

 

[JohnnyO]

I hear you. But at under two years old is more of a hassle than its worth. Plus opening day in Texas is a little different than in ny. Especially the past few years. For one thing is warm there. I've been to more than a fair share of opening days in tundra- like conditions. Also you're more excited about your team this year. The mets suck this year. They have three healthy starting pitchers and no major league outfielders.

 

[MMTG]

Opening day is a tradition that I feel should be a national holiday! I own my own business's and I'm NOT working on Monday. I will be attending the home opener @ The newly revamped Dodger Stadium as we host the world champion Giants...weather will be perfect as usual herein Southern California.

I do love watching games at home, but nothing beats a ballgame...Alfred(Bridgetown IPA Junkies) and a few friends will be taking the train downtown to barhop and pregame without fear of driving, gonna be a blast! So happy baseball is back

 

[JohnnyO]

O, can you post up some pics of the renovated stadium when you go? It's been around so long, they never show the ins and outs of Dodger Stadium on games I watch. Would love to get some different perspectives. Enjoy the game.

And totally agreed. Completely stoked that baseball is back. So is my kid. Had to bring him to the doctor this morning. He insisted that we both wear our Mets hats. 19 months old and he's already a die hard.

 

[MMTG]

O, can you post up some pics of the renovated stadium when you go? It's been around so long, they never show the ins and outs of Dodger Stadium on games I watch. Would love to get some different perspectives. Enjoy the game.

And totally agreed. Completely stoked that baseball is back. So is my kid. Had to bring him to the doctor this morning. He insisted that we both wear our Mets hats. 19 months old and he's already a die hard.

Johnny,
I'll take some pictures for you. I posted up a few pictures of the work in progress when Alfred and I attended the "select a seat" luncheon for season ticket holders. Here's a link to an LA Times article about the renovations...all $100 million of Phase 1...Dodger Stadium is a symbol of baseball symmetry at its finest http://graphics.latimes.com/towergraphic-la-sp-dodger-stadium/

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

I think this thread may be better than the obnoxious baseball thread. This one only has a few guys in it. Rangers open tomorrow in Houston!!!! It's always been a in state rivalry but now that the Astros have moved to our division, it is gonna be crazy!!!! So 3 with the Astros then hope for the opener with our biggest rival, the Angels. God this week is gonna be great!

 

[JohnnyO]

I think this thread may be better than the obnoxious baseball thread. This one only has a few guys in it. Rangers open tomorrow in Houston!!!! It's always been a in state rivalry but now that the Astros have moved to our division, it is gonna be crazy!!!! So 3 with the Astros then hope for the opener with our biggest rival, the Angels. God this week is gonna be great!

lol astros
I heard the league is letting them hit off a tee this year.

 

[MMTG]

lol astros
I heard the league is letting them hit off a tee this year.

Haha! And the Mets are still second fiddle in the Big Apple even though the Yankees are older than dirt...can't wait until Cano is playing 2nd base for the Dodgers!

 

[Guidry]

I don't consider the Astros/Rangers game opening day. They should have played this one out in Arizona.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

I don't consider the Astros/Rangers game opening day. They should have played this one out in Arizona.

Haha

 

[MMTG]

'Stros whooped the Rangers...just saying. So excited for opening day that I cant sleep !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JohnnyO]

'Stros whooped the Rangers...just saying. So excited for opening day that I cant sleep !!!!!!!!!!!!

5:22am here. Kid having trouble sleeping so i was relegated to the couch. Deliberating staying up to kickoff opening day.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

'Stros whooped the Rangers...just saying. So excited for opening day that I cant sleep !!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a little ugly. but hey, no one goes 162-0.

 

[JohnnyO]

It was a little ugly. but hey, no one goes 162-0.

Well you'll never know now. lol
Stoked for the Mets home opener in a few hours. Hope I can stay awake. Kid has been up since 3am.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Well you'll never know now. lol
Stoked for the Mets home opener in a few hours. Hope I can stay awake. Kid has been up since 3am.

Who are the Mets playing? Good luck on awake. Ive been up since 420 myself. Two of three daughters spent the weekend throwing up and the wife started at 430 this morning. Im going to work from hime and take care of them all. I see a nap in my future at some point!

 

[HoppyDaze]

Rangers blow....that is all

 

[jump_xiii]

I have no way of watching my Red Sox open in New York (or rather I can't afford the MLB.TV subscription this year) so I'll end up watching whatever the free game of the day is. Fortunately the games are on at a decent time today. A west coast 7pm game doesn't start until 2am where I am...

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Rangers blow....that is all

Im going to ignore this for now. I will remember this and respond in 81 games and again in 161.

 

[bob1852]

It was a little ugly. but hey, no one goes 162-0.

I liked it the first two times you said it...

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

I liked it the first two times you said it...

I knew i would hear that from someone today!

 

[JohnnyO]

I knew i would hear that from someone today!

It's okay. Even the mlb players are filled to the gills with cliches.

In other news, Mets are tied for first. Yankees are tied for last. I could safely and happily live in ignorance on this one for a few weeks.

 

[Darwin18]

Damn....Bryce Harper inflicted some damage yesterday on the Bridge Town IPA Junkies...

 

[JohnnyO]

Damn right he did!!

 

[MMTG]

Watching the pitching duel between Kershaw and Cain yesterday was one for the ages...What an outstanding game! I left my phone in the truck Johnny, but will take pics tonight at the game for you. Ryu and Bumgardner square off, so it figures to be another good matchup against the defending champs.

Good for Cowgill going yard on his GSHR and the Mets for putting 11 runs on the board against the Friars to pick up the win

 

[JohnnyO]

Watching the pitching duel between Kershaw and Cain yesterday was one for the ages...What an outstanding game! I left my phone in the truck Johnny, but will take pics tonight at the game for you. Ryu and Bumgardner square off, so it figures to be another good matchup against the defending champs.

Good for Cowgill going yard on his GSHR and the Mets for putting 11 runs on the board against the Friars to pick up the win

That was a great game with Kershaw hitting a blast to support himself. Didn't realize he had stick. Ryu is the real deal, no? I'm going to try to watch the game tonight if it's aired out here, or atleast watch the highlights.

Yesterday's win was indeed sweet. Trying to remind myself that it was the Padres they beat and not a real team.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

I have a question about the website. Under the "my teams" tab is a column marked "info". What do the letters under it mean? Some of my players have an "s" in that column.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Now that i looked a little more, i see what it is but can still not find a "letter" key.

 

[JohnnyO]

In the hours leading up to a game, as players are confirmed to be in the starting lineup, the site posts an S next to their name. If a player is confirmed out of the lineup, a red exclamation mark will be posted next to the name. This is to help you make last minute adjustments.

I don't know if there is a key anywhere, so just post up in here if you have any questions.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Thanks johnny. This is the direction i was leaning, i just wasnt sure about "s".